Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study

Introduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate two measures in a cognitive examination: psychomotor function and the perception of time (PT) in patients after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopic procedures. Material and Methods. We tested 23 anesthetized patients (Anesthesia Group, AG) and 17...

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Main Authors: Włodzimierz Płotek, Marcin Cybulski, Anna Kluzik, Małgorzata Grześkowiak, Jacek Jelonek, Wojciech Switała, Jakub Janicki, Leon Drobnik
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Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/317897
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author Włodzimierz Płotek
Marcin Cybulski
Anna Kluzik
Małgorzata Grześkowiak
Jacek Jelonek
Wojciech Switała
Jakub Janicki
Leon Drobnik
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Marcin Cybulski
Anna Kluzik
Małgorzata Grześkowiak
Jacek Jelonek
Wojciech Switała
Jakub Janicki
Leon Drobnik
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description Introduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate two measures in a cognitive examination: psychomotor function and the perception of time (PT) in patients after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopic procedures. Material and Methods. We tested 23 anesthetized patients (Anesthesia Group, AG) and 17 not anesthetized patients (Control Group, CG). The Dufour Cross-Shaped Apparatus (DA) was used to assess quick reactions. Perception of time (PT) was measured for 1-, 2-, 5-, and 7-second intervals. The tests were performed before the anesthesia was administered and 1.5, 3, and 6 hours after the procedure was completed. Results. The intervals that were generated and the reproduced visual stimuli were shorter than the patterns. The reproduced 1- and 2-second auditory stimuli were longer than the patterns. The remaining reproduced auditory impulses were shorter than the patterns. Conclusions. In anesthetized patients, quick psychomotor reactions and the ability to time intervals are preserved 1.5 h and later after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopy.
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spelling doaj-art-a504fc10b11c4899bc4552b8b32ecefc2025-08-20T02:23:06ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/317897317897Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot StudyWłodzimierz Płotek0Marcin Cybulski1Anna Kluzik2Małgorzata Grześkowiak3Jacek Jelonek4Wojciech Switała5Jakub Janicki6Leon Drobnik7Department of Teaching Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 14 Marii Magdaleny St, 61-861 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 70 Bukowska St, 60-812 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Therapy and Pain Treatment, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego St, 60-355 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Teaching Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 14 Marii Magdaleny St, 61-861 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Computer Science, Poznan University of Technology, 2 Piotrowo St, 60-965 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Computer Science, Poznan University of Technology, 2 Piotrowo St, 60-965 Poznan, PolandFaculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, Poznan University of Technology, 3A Piotrowo St, 60-965 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Therapy and Pain Treatment, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego St, 60-355 Poznan, PolandIntroduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate two measures in a cognitive examination: psychomotor function and the perception of time (PT) in patients after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopic procedures. Material and Methods. We tested 23 anesthetized patients (Anesthesia Group, AG) and 17 not anesthetized patients (Control Group, CG). The Dufour Cross-Shaped Apparatus (DA) was used to assess quick reactions. Perception of time (PT) was measured for 1-, 2-, 5-, and 7-second intervals. The tests were performed before the anesthesia was administered and 1.5, 3, and 6 hours after the procedure was completed. Results. The intervals that were generated and the reproduced visual stimuli were shorter than the patterns. The reproduced 1- and 2-second auditory stimuli were longer than the patterns. The remaining reproduced auditory impulses were shorter than the patterns. Conclusions. In anesthetized patients, quick psychomotor reactions and the ability to time intervals are preserved 1.5 h and later after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopy.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/317897
spellingShingle Włodzimierz Płotek
Marcin Cybulski
Anna Kluzik
Małgorzata Grześkowiak
Jacek Jelonek
Wojciech Switała
Jakub Janicki
Leon Drobnik
Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
The Scientific World Journal
title Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
title_full Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
title_fullStr Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
title_full_unstemmed Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
title_short Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study
title_sort psychomotor functions and interval timing in patients receiving intravenous anesthesia for endoscopic procedures the pilot study
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/317897
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